January 26th: St Tujen

January 26th: St Tujen (aka Tujan or Holy Tugen).

Tujen, who lived during the 5th to 6th centuries C.E., was the son of Arastagn, lord of

Cornouaille, who resided at Kerraoure Castle, Finistere.

Tujan was chosen by St. Jaouato to succeed him as rector at Brasparts, one of the prime

parishes of Armorica, and as abbot of Daoulas.

He is represented as a monk, with a crozier and a dog at his feet, because he is invoked

for rabies (and for toothache), and a long key hanging on his right side – possibly a sign of

papal favour.

Statues of him exist in Bannalec, Landerneau, Plogonnec, Landunvez, Kernilis, Argol,

Saint-Eloy, Guiscriff, Landudal, and Briec; a chapel is dedicated to him in Primelin

(Finistere) and he gave his name to the town of Landujan.

‘Dogs benefit humans in many ways. The importance of dogs will continue to increase as family life changes. Dogs will be needed to give support, provide comfort, and reduce loneliness for many people. Dogs are no longer considered a family pet but a family member. It has been proven that dogs have feelings and are able to feel grief and happiness. Dogs have helped people both physically and mentally and will continue to do this as long as there are humans.’

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